Our take
Star Trek: Section 31 is a Paramount+ sci-fi action movie about Emperor Georgiou joining a secret Starfleet division. Expect phaser battles, hand-to-hand combat, sci-fi peril, and moderate profanity. The tone is darker than mainline Star Trek series. Best for teens already invested in the franchise
Uplifting themes
Duty, redemption, and protecting the Federation recur as themes Georgiou wrestles with past sins while trying to shield others
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Story (may spoil tone)
Emperor Philippa Georgiou joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her past.
Details
Violence Sci-fi shootouts, brawls, and lethal threats during covert missions
Sci-fi shootouts, brawls, and lethal threats during covert missions
Language Moderate profanity and harsh insults in tense exchanges
Moderate profanity and harsh insults in tense exchanges
Sex / nudity Light flirtation; no explicit nudity or sex scenes stood out
Light flirtation; no explicit nudity or sex scenes stood out
Drugs / alcohol Background drinking or bar scenes may appear briefly
Background drinking or bar scenes may appear briefly
Frightening Dark sci-fi peril and surprise attacks may unsettle younger viewers
Dark sci-fi peril and surprise attacks may unsettle younger viewers
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- Secret divisions operate outside normal rules. When does security justify secrecy?
- Georgiou comes from a violent mirror universe. Can someone with a dark past still protect others?
- Star Trek usually balances action with ethics. Does this film keep that balance?